MAP: 5 Georgia Road Trips That Show State’s Beauty, History

Road trips are programmed into our blood. Since the first pioneers took off to the West in search of treasure, health or a better life, the romance surrounding long-distance travel has rooted itself in American culture.

Atlanta is not without its scenic and educational road trips. The outside of the Perimeter lies a diverse landscape teeming with life, culture and history. Here are a few of the more scenic trips you can take from Atlanta where the journey is just as substantial as the destination:

Okefenokee Swamp